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Cilantro, MFC

Markon First Crop Cilantro
Markon First Crop (MFC) Cilantro is a tangy herb with zesty citrus notes that flavors meals for pennies per plate.

Product Details

Shelf Life:
Julian pack date.
Ethylene Producing:
No
Ethylene Sensitive:
Yes
Kosher:
No

Available Offerings from Markon for Cilantro, MFC

Description Net Weight Pack GTIN UPC
Cilantro 1 pounds or .45 kilograms 1 LB 0 06 11628 92020 7 6 11628 92020 7
Cilantro .50 pounds or .23 kilograms .50 LB 0 06 11628 92025 2 6 11628 92025 2
Cilantro .25 pounds or .12 kilograms .25 LB 0 06 11628 92030 6 6 11628 92030 6

Storage Tips:

Keep in original containers; store at proper temperatures; keep away from ethylene producing items.

Handling Tips:

Handle as little as possible to reduce bruising and premature spoilage; do not wash until ready to use. Rinse whole fruits and vegetables in clean running water prior to using.

General Usage Ideas

  • Simmer corn kernels, cubed MFC Idaho Potatoes and roasted MFC jalapeno chiles in stock; purée half; mix all with a touch of cream and MFC Cilantro
  • Soak thick slices of green tomatoes in buttermilk and sugar; coat with cornmeal and diced MFC Cilantro; lightly fry
  • Cook black beans with diced MFC Pasilla Chiles and RSS Peeled Garlic; top with chopped chicken, RSS Pico de Gallo Guacamole, and MFC Cilantro

Fall / Winter Usage Ideas:

  • Simmer butternut squash until soft; peel and blend with coconut milk, vegetable stock, RSS Peeled Garlic, ginger, MFC Cilantro, lemongrass, and shallots; serve soup with chopped MFC Cilantro
  • Sauté boiled and chopped MFC Idaho Potatoes with sliced MFC Pasilla chiles, MFC Red Onions, MFC Cilantro, and chorizo
  • Spread Thai peanut sauce over pizza crust; top with RSS Shredded Carrots, thinly sliced RSS Washed & Trimmed Green Onions, cooked chicken breast strips, and MFC Cilantro; bake until browned

Spring / Summer Usage Ideas:

  • Carve small cups out of MFC Cucumbers; fill with gazpacho and garnish with MFC Cilantro
  • Mix together RSS Diced Onions, chopped tomatoes, MFC jalapeno chiles, MFC Cilantro, RSS Lime Juice, salt, and toasted cumin; serve with chips
  • Grill fresh corn in husks; peel and drizzle with a mixture of olive oil, chopped MFC Cilantro, RSS Peeled Garlic, and RSS Lime Juice

Did You Know?

Herbs are one of the oldest agricultural products. Egyptian records from as early as 2800 B.C. mention their role in food, medicine, cosmetics, perfumes, dyes and magic.